ADJUDICATOR INFORMATION

Adjudicators’ primary role is to attend high school musicals and offer educationally focused, critical feedback on all elements of the productions, including, but not limited to, students’ theatrical performance, instrumental and vocal music execution, choreography, technical elements and direction. Feedback is given to schools with the intent of educating participants as well as serving as a tool to determine merit-based awards.

APPLY TO BE AN ADJUDICATOR

Adjudicator applications for 2023-2024 accepted through Friday, September 29, 2023.

HELPFUL DOCUMENTS

ADJUDICATOR GUIDELINES FOR 2023-2024 

ADJUDICATION STANDARDS AND RUBRICS

COMMENT RESOURCE: KEY REMINDERS, COMMENT CHECK LIST & SENTENCE STARTERS (2022-2023)

INTERESTED IN ADJUDICATING?

If you are interested in becoming an adjudicator for the Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards or have questions about the role, please contact us by emailing education@dmpa.org for an application.

Know someone who would make a great adjudicator? Refer them here.

Adjudicator Referral